Arkansas
Sanders announces merit raises for Arkansas state employees
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KAIT) – Certain Arkansas state employees will soon see a bump in their paychecks.
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced Friday merit pay increases for employees who met or exceeded expectations over the past year.
Employees who received a 3 on their most recent performance evaluation will receive a 1 percent pay increase, while those who scored a 4 or higher will receive a 3 percent pay increase.
The raises only apply to state employees who have worked in the executive branch for at least a year, and have worked in their current executive department since Jan. 1.
“Rewarding good work goes hand-in-hand with delivering better results for the people of Arkansas,” the governor said. “Over the past year, you have helped my administration deliver truly transformational change for the people of Arkansas, improving services while saving money. I am grateful for your hard work.”
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